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Barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench

The barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms. It involves curling a barbell with the palms facing up while resting the forearms on a bench.

How to perform: Barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench

At a glance

Area
Lower arms
Main muscle
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner

Form tips

  • Keep your forearms flat on the bench.
  • Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging the barbell.
  • Start with a light weight to master the form.

What to watch out for

  • wrist injuries
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
  • severe arthritis

Also known as

Curl dei polsi con bilanciere su panca, wrist curl, reverse wrist curl, forearm exercises, barbell wrist curl, forearm strength

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